Published: June 14, 2008 10:35 pm            

Valley Datebook: June 15-21, 2008

Today

Clark County, Ill.

• National Road Festival, events include yard sales; dodgeball tournament, 10 a.m., frog jump, noon, bean bag challenge, 1 p.m., bingo, 2 p.m., at Sixth and Locust streets; cake walk, 4 p.m., Eastern Star dinner, $6 adults, $3 children, 4:30, at 302 S. Sixth St.; live band, 6 p.m., Guitar Hero tournament, 8:30 p.m., all events around courthouse square, Marshall, Ill.; for more details visit www.marshall-il.com; separate events taking place in Martinsville, Ill.

Clay County

• Pottery Festival Quilt Show, $2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rein Center Library building, 700 Main St., Clay City.

Parke County

• Civil War Days reenactments, $7, events begin 9 a.m., Billie Creek Village, 1 1/4 miles east of Rockville Town Square on U.S. 36, (765) 569-0252.

• Quilt and Woodworking Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the 1878 Barn, Bridgeton, nine miles south of Rockville or take Indiana 59 north from Brazil to the green Bridgeton highway sign; or travel east of Rosedale six miles, (765) 548-2136.

Vigo County

• Historic Ford 1929 Tri-Motor Aircraft to visit Wabash Valley airports, have a chance to experience a flight in this aircraft, Hulman Field, (812) 234-5555.

• Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily through Labor Day, Deming Park; for tickets, (812) 232-0147.

• Restaurant specials for “Dads,” 11 a.m. to closing, Cheeseburger in Paradise.

Monday

Clark County, Ill.

• Get in the Game reading program, ages newborn to kindergarten and first through eighth grade read books and attend library programs to complete a “Read-O” card and receive a free book, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.; to register call (217) 826-2535.

• Kidpower Day Camp, first- through sixth-graders, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Martinsville Library, (217) 826-5422.

• Afternoon with Annie, “Annie the Terrier” listens to children read, youth in third and fourth grade, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Clay County

• Fundraising breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Friday, Cunot Community Center, Poland, (765) 795-3461.

• Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.

Parke County

• Student art classes, children will explore the world of photography by creating a pin hole camera, $10, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders, today through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., The Art Gallery, north side of the square, Rockville, (765) 569-9422.

Vigo County

• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

• Get the Fitness Bug, kindergarten through fifth grade, 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Kidpower Day Camp, first through sixth grade, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Clark County Extension office, Marshall, Ill, (217) 826-5422.

• Book Buddies, read with a teen program, for first through sixth grade, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

• Clark County Trails Coalition, Tuesday Trails, 4:30 p.m., parking lot, Marshall First Christian Church, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5994.

• English as a Second Language, 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

• Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Edgar County, Ill.

• Health screenings, $25, 7 to 9 a.m., Paris Community Health/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 465-2606, ext. 228, or 1-866-465-4141.

Parke County

• Health and Wellness Education free seminar featuring Matthew Aplin of YAMA YOGA, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

• Games for kids, bring friends and play games, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vermillion County

• Vermillion County Board of Commissioners meet, 7:30 p.m., courthouse, Newport.

Vigo County

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

• Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

• League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

• Calvary Full Gospel Church, free soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8944 Wabash Ave.

• Life Science Lunch Series, 11:30 to 1 p.m., brodcast will be at Ventures, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

• St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

• Vigo County Public Library program, Good Bug, Bad Bug, third through fifth grades, 1 p.m., Southland Shopping Center, Seventh Street and Margaret Avenue, and 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Terre Haute Humane Society board of directors meet, 5:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.

• Happiest Baby Class, $5, 6 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streeets; to register call (812) 251-9675.

• Breast feeding class, 7 to 9 p.m., third floor, Union Hospital Professional Office Building, 1530 N. Seventh St., (812) 238-4985.

• ABC’s of Daily Care, 7 p.m., Babies “R” Us, 50 W. Honeycreek Parkway, (812) 234-8094.

• Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.

• Civil Air Patrol senior flying squadron meets, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Air National Guard, Hulman Field; call Reggie Paul, (812) 877-4433.

• Free get-acquainted dance workshop, “Do Sa Do for Heart,” with Swinging Mates Square Dance Club, 7:30 to 9 p.m., DeVaney Elementary School, 1011 S. Brown Ave.

Wednesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Kidpower Day Camp, first through sixth grade, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., West Union, Ill., Library, (217) 826-5422.

• Coffee Chat, 10 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.

• Get in the Game reading program begins, Afternoon with Annie, third and fourth grade, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Vigo County

• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

• Pachyderm Club, noon, Pino’s Il Sonetto, 4200 S. Seventh St.

• Terre Haute Area Meals on Wheels Inc. board of directors meet, noon, 630 Ohio St., (812) 232-3878.

• St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

• Vigo County Public Library program, Bee in the Know, beekeeping program, ages 6 and up, 1 p.m., West Terre Haute library branch, and 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Organic Farmer’s Market, 3 to 6 p.m., north entrance, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (812) 535-2933.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

Thursday

Clark County, Ill.

• Kidpower Day Camp, first through sixth grade, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Casey Nazarene Church, Casey, Ill., and afternoons at Westfield Community Center, Westfield, Ill., (217) 826-5422.

Edgar County, Ill.

• Health screenings, $25, 7 to 9 a.m., Paris Community Health/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 465-2606, ext. 228 or 1-866-465-4141.

Parke County

• Games for adults, bring friends and play games, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

• Friends of Turkey Run and Shades state parks meet to discuss invasive plants and soils, public welcome, 7 p.m., Wagon Wheel room, Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Ind.; www.geocities.com/moloney_m_j

Sullivan County

• Indiana State University Scholarship Golf Outing, $35 members, $45 non-members, registration begins at noon, Sullivan Elks Club, Sullivan, (812) 237-3132.

Vigo County

• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Free knee pain clinic, featuring Dr. Irving Harber, 9 to 11 a.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

• Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Tree Advisory Board meets, 1 p.m., Terre Haute mayor’s conference room, third floor, city hall.

• HOPE registration, free spay and neuter program for city residents, 11:30 to 3:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 234 S. Eighth St., (812) 243-7179.

• Teen Film Festival, share school appropriate personal videos and view demonstation on digital movie editing by Patrick Boggs, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Vigo County Public Library program, Identity Theft program, 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, (812) 232-1113.

• Wabash Valley Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., John T. Myers Technology Building, Indiana State University, (317) 979-3342.

• National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), 6:30 to 8 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St.; call Betty Porter at (812) 877-9950.

• Magic-Minding Program, Master Minding concepts, free, 6:30 p.m., 2200 N. 14th St.; call C.T. at (812) 234-4530.

Friday

Clark County, Ill.

• Pioneer Day, Lincoln School House, just north of Martinsville, Ill., (217) 826-5422.

• Hat Day, anyone wearing a sports team hat and checking out at least one item will receive a small prize, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Greene County

• Program 20/20 Night, ages 13 to 19, no admission fee, 6 to 9 p.m., Jasonville Assembly of God, 339 W. Main St., Jasonville, (812) 798-7122.

Parke County

• Storytime, infant to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

Vermillion County

• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.

• Fish dinner, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6653, 339 N. Ninth St., Clinton. Carry-out available.

Vigo County

• League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

• American Cancer Society, Relay for life, fish fry, 4 to 8 p.m., and live auction at 6, Prairie Creek Auction, (812) 232-2679.

• Singles Mix and Mingle, for age 40 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, U.S. 41 and Interstate 70, (812) 232-3245.

Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

• Casey Saddle Club Fun Show, 3 p.m., Casey Park, Casey, Ill., (217) 932-5411 or (217) 932-6111.

Greene County

• Linton Freedom Festival 5k Run/2-Mile Walk, registration begins 8 a.m., run at 9, Linton-Stockton High School Track, Linton, (812) 847-4346.

Parke County

• Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, behind the Ritz Theatre, Michigan Avenue, Rockville, (765) 569-5544.

• Antique Appraisal Fair, $5 for first item, $3 each additional item, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Joseph Family Hall, Rockville.

Vermillion County

• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.

Vigo County

• Fishing Rodeo, ages 15 and under free admission, 8 to 11 a.m., Vigo County Conservation Club, east of Terre Haute and west of Brazil, (812) 877-3279 or (812) 442-0171.

• Downtown Farmers Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, live plants and herbs, alpaca fleece, 8 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl parking lot, Ninth and Cherry streets.

• Community yard sale, 9 a.m., in the park area near New Goshen-West Vigo Lions Club.

• Passports processed, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United States Postal Service, 150 W. Margaret Ave., (812) 231-4039.

• Wabash Valley Genealogy seminar, $15, $20 with lunch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Forsythe Program Center, 1100 Girl Scout Lane, Fairbanks Park, (812) 877-2940 or (812) 894-2404.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

• Live cooking demonstration, Sensational Strawberries, $5, taste-testing and recipes included, 11 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl Bake Shop, 900 Wabash Ave.; call (812) 478-7113.

• Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

June 22

Clark County, Ill.

• Martinsville Agricultural Fair, $3 gate admission, free carnival rides, fireworks show and more, Martinsville Fairgrounds on South York Street, (217) 382-5512.

Vermillion County

• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.

Vigo County

• Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily through Labor Day, Deming Park; for tickets, (812) 232-0147.

• Family Day at The Woods, free event, featuring choir and handbell performances, children activities including clowns and jugglers, scavenger hunt, tour of campus and free refreshments, 1 to 6 p.m. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-2802.

        

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